I have friends from both Thapar and HBTI, so I think I can answer this question.
Here are the recent placement highlights of the institutes.
| Institute | Thapar University | HBTI Kanpur |
| Average CTC | 8 LPA | 7.18 LPA |
| Highest CTC | 43 LPA | 60 LPA |
| Major recruiters | IBM, Wipro, Infosys, D.E Shaw India, etc. | Microsoft, Google, Oyo Rooms |
If you are aspiring for chemical technology or related branches then go for HBTI Kanpur and if you want to pursue some core courses then Thapar University is the best option.
Thapar University, Patiala